Quote by Elihu Root
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There is so much of good in human nature that men grow to like each other upon better acquaintance, and this points to another way in which we may strive to promote the peace of the world. – Elihu Root

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The methods of peace propaganda which aim at establishing peace doctrine by argument and by creating a feeling favorable to peace in general seem to fall short of reaching the springs of human action and of dealing with the causes of the conduct which they seek to modify. – Elihu Root

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The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its successful practice the exercise of reason and considerate judgment by the individual citizens who constitute the electorate. – Elihu Root

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He insulted me, he cheated me, he beat me, he robbed me — those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. – Buddha

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Work, look for peace and calm in work: you will find it nowhere else. – Dmitri Mendeleev

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The only peace that can be made with a dictator is once that must be based on deterrence. For today, the dictator may be your friend, but tomorrow he will need you as an enemy. – Natan Sharansky

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I do know that some Buddhists are able to attain peace of mind. – Martin Scorsese

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